Construction Project Manager
About The Position
RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description: The Construction Project Manager leads the full lifecycle of new‑build and remodel projects across RaceTrac and RaceWay stores. You’ll plan, direct, and deliver construction projects from the ground up—ensuring they’re completed on time, within budget, and at the highest quality. This role directly supports RaceTrac’s growth by bringing new stores, remodels, and distribution facilities to life while partnering closely with a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This role is based in Atlanta, GA onsite 2-3 days per week at our RaceTrac Store Support Center location. In addition, frequent travel is required. (Potential options for those living close to airports in the Southeast region to be considered)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field experience.
- 3-5 years of experience managing ground‑up construction projects
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Strong project management skills, including communication, organization, and lifecycle oversight
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite; familiarity with project management software
Nice To Haves
- Experience in petroleum or retail construction
- Experience in petroleum or retail development
- Familiarity with BlueBeam or other project collaboration tools
- Previous fuel or civil construction experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of construction projects, from planning and permitting through execution, closeout, and turnover
- Oversee ground‑up builds and remodels across multiple store prototypes and facility types
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Real Estate, Design, Operations, and external partners
- Ensure projects meet RaceTrac’s standards for safety, quality, budget, and schedule
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Conduct regular site visits, monitor progress, and resolve issues proactively
- Provide clear communication, leadership, and direction to contractors and project teams
- Support departmental initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Responsible for the oversite of multiple construction projects in various phases of the construction lifecycle including, but not limited to: civil review, project turnover, pre-bid documents, budget composure, site activities, store openings, and project closeout.
- Creates scopes of work, budgets, and works jointly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Real Estate, Operations, and Store Support stakeholders to promptly produce the highest quality stores within the budget scope; serving as the construction project expert.
- Manages general contractors, direct purchase vendors, schedules, budgets, change orders, close-out and communication with A&D, engineering, and operations.
- Conducts pre-bid meetings, analyzes bids, conducts weekly job visits, facilitates punch walks, and is responsible for all quality control and adherence to construction documents.
- Supports the development and improvement of current construction tools, processes, and procedures to create a more efficient project management lifecycle.
- Reviews site, civil, and architectural construction documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with RaceTrac design standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
